Government and Politics

The study of American government combines several different disciplines, namely history, current events, civics, geography, economics, sociology, and political science. The course introduces students to the core concepts, convictions, and current debates of our democratic government in an effort to produce well-educated, informed, active, and productive citizens. It encourages critical analyses of the institutions and processes of government. The course covers foundations of American government; electoral politics; key aspects of the judicial, legislative, and executive branches; American law particularly as it relates to questions of fairness and justice; and participation in American government.